Robert George is the new president, placed there after the sudden death of his predecessor. A controversial veto of the Omnibus Immigration and Border Control Act has California taking the border troubles into their own hands. Cascading events including a deadly bombing bring federal agents to the scene. A fast-paced investigation by treasury inspector Richard Ringo Starr and his team, including US Deputy Marshal Manny LaRussa, a San Diego native drafted into the investigation, begin to ex...

This book reveals the incredible life of the legendary General, one of the most prominent figures of the Confederate Army in the American Civil War. It also contains his personal writings which paint a full picture of Lee's life. Robert Edward Lee was an American general known for commanding the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War from 1862 until his surrender in 1865. Content: Robert E. Lee by John Esten Cooke Lee's Early Life The Lees of Virginia General "Ligh...

In "General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous 'Marble Man,'" the complexities of iconic figures within the turbulent American Civil War era are examined with a lens both critical and compassionate. This anthology assembles a range of narrative styles including biography, historical analysis, and reflective essays, capturing the multifaceted portrait of Robert E. Lee. The collection transcends simple biography by juxtaposing various interpretations and narratives, thereby peelin...

The anthology 'The Life of General Robert E. Lee' delves into the multifaceted character and enduring legacy of one of America's most complex historical figures. This collection navigates a rich tapestry of narratives, capturing an era marked by civil strife and transformation. With a seamless blend of biographies, personal reflections, and historical accounts, the works explore both the grandeur and the contradictions inherent in Lee's life. The diversity of literary styles weaves a compe...

General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous 'Marble Man' presents a compelling exploration of the multifaceted historical figure central to America's Civil War narrative. This anthology navigates through a diverse array of literary styles, from descriptive biographies to narrative historical fiction. With its detailed examinations and narratives, the collection seeks to challenge the monolithic perceptions of Robert E. Lee, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives that encapsulat...

Inferencing is defined as 'the act of deriving logical conclusions from premises known or assumed to be true', and it is one of the most important processes necessary for successful comprehension during reading. This volume features contributions by distinguished researchers in cognitive psychology, educational psychology, and neuroscience on topics central to our understanding of the inferential process during reading. The chapters cover aspects of inferencing that range from the fundamen...

General Robert E. Lee: The True Story of the Infamous "Marble Man" examines the making, endurance, and contestation of Robert E. Lee's public image. Blending biographical narrative, wartime recollection, documentary testimony, and reflective prose, the volume situates Lee between historical actor and cultural symbol. Its strongest interest lies in the tension between military reputation, moral responsibility, and the postwar impulse to transform defeat into legend, a process epitomized by ...

A comparative archaeological synthesis examining the spatial, social, and ceremonial logics underpinning circular community formations across the Eastern Woodlands from 10,000 BC to the sixteenth century.The Archaeology of Arcuate Communities is an edited collection of ten essays that illuminate how Indigenous communities of the Eastern Woodlands, from 10,000 BC to the 1550s, are analyzed and interpreted by archaeologists today. Volume editors Mar...

This holiday, we proudly presents to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas classics: most beloved novels, tales, legends, poetry & carols - to warm up your heart and rekindle your holiday sparkle: Works by Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

The anthology "The Confederacy: History, Documents, Memoirs and Biographies" presents a profound exploration of the American Civil War through an intricate weave of historical documents, personal memoirs, and biographies. This compilation captures the multifaceted and often contentious perspectives regarding the Confederate States of America, offering insights into its political, social, and military aspects. Distinguished pieces within the collection highlight pivotal events and personal ...

REBEL YELL: History of the Confederacy, Memoirs and Biographies of the Confederate Leaders & Official Documents offers an immersive exploration of the multifaceted history of the Confederate South. This anthology erects a poignant narrative scaffold, supported by a tapestry of memoirs, biographies, and official documents that illuminate the lives of Confederate leaders. Through a medley of literary forms, from the stirring memoir to the definitive biography, this collection captures the ze...

REBEL YELL assembles memoir, biography, military recollection, political testimony, and official documentation into a capacious record of the Confederate experiment and its leading figures. Its varied forms move from battlefield narration and command-level reflection to institutional records, allowing readers to compare public justification with private memory. The volume is especially valuable for revealing how accounts of strategy, loyalty, defeat, and Southern identity were fashioned du...